Carolyn B CooperMarriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, SEP, SAP, EMDR

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Somatic Experiencing (SE) takes healing to a deeper level. Combined with 'top-down' approaches, SE helps identify strengths and intentions beneath painful survival patterns. Shame, fear and anger transform into vital life energy. Surviving becomes thriving. As a private practice psychotherapist based in SF & Marin for several years, I was fortunate to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. During the pandemic, my practice shifted to primarily virtual. View 4 Photos Substance use compounds the recovery process. Seemingly inescapable cycles of abuse and dependence arise from powerful drives to mask effects of trauma, severe mood & anxiety symptoms. Therapeutic alliances help identify needs underneath impulses, then develop effective coping strategies.

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